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Baseball United UAE Series Sets Records for Attendance and Viewership

The historic three-game series between the Arabia Wolves and Mid East Falcons – the UAE’s first professional baseball teams – was watched in more than 100 countries

DUBAI, UAE (February 17, 2025) – Baseball United, the first professional baseball league focused on the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent, announced today that a record three million viewers watched the international broadcast of the league’s three-game series between the Arabia Wolves and the Mid East Falcons.

The historic series was carried by 17 linear and digital broadcast partners, with viewership in more than 100 countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Australia, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, India, Pakistan, South Africa, and Saudi Arabia. It was the most watched baseball event in the history of the region.

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ICC AND SOBHA REALTY ANNOUNCE MAJOR GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP

  • International luxury real estate brand becomes Global Partner for ICC Men’s events
  • Partnership spans various in-stadia, broadcast and digital rights, starting with the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, which begins on 19 February

Dubai, UAE – 17 February 2025: The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced a major new partnership in which the international luxury real estate brand Sobha Realty has become a Global Partner for ICC Men’s events.

The partnership will showcase Sobha Realty’s meticulous attention to detail and will draw synergies with the moments of brilliance that are synonymous with ICC pinnacle events. It reinforces Sobha Realty’s position as a leading global real estate player, reflecting a shared pursuit of excellence, precision, and global influence.

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Landmark Group Champions Community Health and Wellness at 15th Annual Beat Diabetes Family Event

  • Close to 16,500 gathered at Za’abeel Park to boost community health and diabetes awareness in flagship campaign event as the UAE names 2025 the Year of Community
  • Senior government officials including H.E. Saeed Mohammed Hareb, Secretary-General of the Dubai Sports Council, Dr. Amer Al Zarooni, CEO, Al Jalila Foundation joined the event.
  • Winners of the Superkidz Writing Competition, held in collaboration with GEMS Education, were announced

Dubai, UAE – 16 February 2025 – As part of the UAE’s Year of Community and in alignment with the ‘Forward Society’ pillar of “We the UAE 2031 Vision”, Landmark Group successfully hosted the 15th annual Beat Diabetes family event, reinforcing its commitment to raising awareness about diabetes and promoting health awareness and proactive community engagement.

The event, a core initiative under Landmark Group’s Beat Diabetes programme, brought together around 16,500 Dubai residents with over 3,500 children at Za’abeel Park alongside key partners to champion a healthier future for the UAE.

From L to R: Renuka Jagtiani, Chairwoman, Landmark Group
Ibrahim Balooshi, Director Partnerships, Mohamed Bin Rashid Global Initiatives, Nisha Jagtiani, Group Director, Landmark Group
Dr. Amer Zarooni, CEO, Al Jalila Foundation, HE Saeed Hareb, Secy Gen, Dubai Sports Council,Kabir Lumba, CEO Landmark Retail

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Plan B Group Celebrates the Success of the Second Annual Cancer Run

Plan B Group Celebrates the Success of the Second Annual Cancer Run, Raising Funds and Awareness for Cancer Causes

• The Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Cancer Run successfully took place in two iconic UAE locations: Hudayriyat Island on February 1 and Dubai Design District on February 8.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – February 8, 2025 – Plan B Group  is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of the second annual Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Cancer Run. The two-day event, held at Hudayriyat Island in Abu Dhabi on February 1, and Dubai Design District in Dubai on February 8, drew over 5,000 participants and raised significant funds to support cancer-related causes.

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Baseball United UAE Series Broadcast Will Stretch Across Six Continents

 The historic three-game series will feature Baseball United’s two UAE-based franchises competing for the first time

DUBAI, UAE (February 12, 2025) – Baseball United, the first professional baseball league focused on the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent, announced today that its UAE Series event will be broadcast through 17 official broadcast partners across six continents. The worldwide footprint of coverage will reach more than 170 countries, and include more than one dozen linear and OTT platforms across the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, North and Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin and South America, Europe, Japan, Canada, and the United States.

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